Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most troubled of them all? Maybe, given a hate-hate relationship with food and body image, it’s Americans. Destinations for Teens Clinical Director Andrew Levander said scores of people are depressed and struggling with eating disorders. “Approximately 30 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder,” Levander … [Read more...] about When Body Image Is Everything, Depression May Ensue
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Destinations for Teens Presents Tips for Talking to Kids about Florida Tragedy
In just the last two years, children have been exposed to many mass shootings and killings, either through social media, media or word of mouth which can cause fear and anxiety. The February 14 tragedy at a Florida high school is no exception. Ari Stark, vice president of operations for Destinations for Teens, suggests the following tips for parents: We need to … [Read more...] about Destinations for Teens Presents Tips for Talking to Kids about Florida Tragedy
Destinations for Teens Helps Families Ward Off Holiday Stress
Destinations for Teens will host a parent education workshop "Using Music, Movement & Self-Care to Survive Holiday Stress” on November 8, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jeffrey Trower, founder of Community Productions, will engage attendees in a rhythm and movement session. Sasha DeCania, Destinations for Teens program director, will provide useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about Destinations for Teens Helps Families Ward Off Holiday Stress
Destinations to Host “Marijuana & Adolescents” Wellness Event on Thursday, September 14
Destinations for Teens will host a parent education workshop "Marijuana and Adolescents” led by Dr. Bob Gabbay, medical director of Destinations, on Sept. 14. The focused discussion is geared toward parents of teenagers. The presentation will be held at Destinations, 9089 South Pecos Road, Suite 3500 in Henderson from 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. There is no cost to attend but … [Read more...] about Destinations to Host “Marijuana & Adolescents” Wellness Event on Thursday, September 14